Gaza: Doctors Under Attack Documentary to Air on Channel 4
A documentary that was initially commissioned by the BBC is set to air on Channel 4 tonight, July 2, after being picked up by the broadcaster following a decision not to air it earlier this year. Gaza: Doctors Under Attack is a forensic investigation into Israeli military attacks on hospitals in Gaza, focusing on allegations of the targeting and abuse of doctors and healthcare workers in the region. The documentary has been fact-checked and edited to meet Channel 4's editorial standards and the Ofcom Broadcasting Code.
Key Takeaways:
- The documentary, Gaza: Doctors Under Attack, was originally commissioned by the BBC but was dropped before its initial airing.
- The documentary explores allegations of Israeli military attacks on hospitals in Gaza, resulting in the damage or destruction of all 36 main hospitals in the region.
- Over 200 Palestinian colleagues have been killed by Israel, and doctors and medics have shared their stories with Basement Films, the production company behind the documentary.
- The documentary has been meticulously researched and fact-checked to ensure it meets Channel 4's editorial standards and the Ofcom Broadcasting Code.
- Channel 4's Head of News and Current Affairs, Louisa Compton, has praised the documentary as an example of "brave and fearless journalism" that deserves to be widely seen.
- Basement Films has apologized to the contributors and team for the long delay in airing the documentary, which is now set to air on July 2 on Channel 4.
Statistics:
- All 36 main hospitals in Gaza have been attacked or destroyed by Israel.
- Over 200 Palestinian colleagues have been killed by Israel.
- The documentary has been three years in the making, with the production company, Basement Films, making their third film about the assault on Gaza since October 7th.
- Gaza: Doctors Under Attack is set to air on Channel 4 on July 2 at 10pm, lasting for approximately one hour and ten minutes.
Sources:
- BBC
- Channel 4
- Basement Films